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ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) and ANCA (Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies)
 • Systemic lupus erythematosus
   1. Anti-dsDNA
Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies ... • Sjögren syndrome ... Vasculitis: • Microscopic ... Antineutrophil #antibodies ... #diagnosis #rheumatology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Sjogren's, GPA, EGPA, Microscopic ... of antinuclear antibodies ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Borrelia recurrentis on Peripheral Blood Smear
23M Somali refugee recently arrived w/severe abd pain, confusion and fever
resolved after 2-3d ... the body louse, causes ... Syndrome: 3d of ... and convalescent antibodies ... recurrentis #BloodSmear #microscopy
Dermatologic Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)

Skin involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is common and
Dermatologic Manifestations ... GPA causes disease ... Polyarteritis nodosa • Microscopic ... • Goodpasture syndrome ... rash #diagnosis #rheumatology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
Out Secondary Causes ... abnormal under the microscope ... abnormal under a microscope ... abnormal under the microscope ... #diagnosis #hematology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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PR3-ANCA): • Microscopic ... tract, and often causes ... Dx: GPA, EGPA, microscopic ... C-ANCA) pattern: antibodies ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology